Multiple choice

The 8;14 translocation in Burkitt lymphoma activates an oncogene that encodes a protein with which of the following functions?

  1. Cell membrane receptor

  2. Transcription factor

  3. DNA mismatch repair

  4. Cell cycle control

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The 8;14 translocation activates the myc oncogene, which is a transcription factor.